Empowering global fashion brands through ethics, sustainability and cultural diplomacy
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Fashion is a global language, and a growing force in cultural influence, soft power, and international relations. This programme equips fashion students and professionals with practical skills to navigate the evolving intersection of fashion, diplomacy, ethics, sustainability, and innovation, combining online learning with an immersive experience in Milan.
Key highlights
- Format: Online modules + in-person immersion week in Milan + industry visits + capstone project
- Language: English
- Location: Ferrari Fashion School, Milan
- Dates: Monday–Saturday
- Organizers: Ferrari Fashion School | UNITAR | Ureka
- Target Audience: Fashion Students, Fashion Business Owners, Brand Managers, Sustainable Fashion Advocates & Influencers
Programme objectives
Participants will:
- Gain foundational knowledge of ethical and sustainable fashion
- Discover the role of cultural diplomacy in global fashion
- Learn from leading sustainable fashion brands
- Experience real-world ethical practices in Milan’s fashion industry
- Develop actionable ethical fashion projects
Certification
Joint Certificate by UNITAR, Ferrari Fashion School and Ureka
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Weekly schedule overview
UNITAR Online Module (self-paced)
- Topic: “Cultural Diplomacy through Fashion: Building Bridges & Business”
- Format: Video + quizzes + reflection task
Ureka Online Case Studies
- Balenciaga: Upcycled Couture & Sustainable Sneakers
- Prada: Ocean Plastic Re-Nylon Initiative
- Burberry: Circular Fashion & Carbon Neutrality
Requirement: Participants must complete both prior to the in-person immersion.
Day 1 (Monday): Introduction to Ethical Fashion
- 10:00–12:00 | Ferrari Fashion School — Introduction to Ethical Fashion: Concepts, Principles & Global Context
- 13:00–15:00 | Ureka — Cultural Identity, Inclusivity & Diplomacy in Fashion
- 15:30–19:30 | Site Visit — Ethical fashion brand or artisan atelier
Day 2 (Tuesday): Sustainability & Innovation
- 10:00–12:00 | Ferrari Fashion School — Sustainable Materials, Textiles & Supply Chains
- 13:00–15:00 | Ureka — Global Case Studies (Group analysis)
- 15:30–19:30 | Site Visit — Sustainable textile lab or eco-factory
Day 3 (Wednesday): Ethics in Design & Production
- 10:00–12:00 | Ferrari Fashion School — Slow Fashion, Circularity & Design Ethics
- 13:00–15:00 | Ureka — Cultural Diplomacy through Local Artisan Collaborations
- 15:30–19:30 | Site Visit — Traditional craft studio or sustainable design hub
Day 4 (Thursday): Brand Strategy & Storytelling
- 10:00–12:00 | Ferrari Fashion School — Branding Ethical Fashion: Transparency, Authenticity & Storytelling
- 13:00–15:00 | Ureka — Ethical Brand Building in Global Markets
- 15:30–19:30 | Site Visit — Fashion house with sustainable branding strategy
Day 5 (Friday): Ethics in Fashion Business
- 10:00–12:00 | Ferrari Fashion School — Ethics in Sourcing, Manufacturing & Retailing
- 13:00–15:00 | Ureka — Collaborations between Nations, Cultures & Fashion Businesses
- 15:30–19:30 | Site Visit — Sustainable concept store or ethical fashion marketplace
Day 6 (Saturday): Capstone Project Presentations
- 10:00–16:00 | Ferrari Fashion School Auditorium
- Group Project Showcase: “Workable Ethical Fashion Concept”
- Certificates & Networking
- Format: Teams of 3–5 participants
- Objective: Develop a practical, scalable ethical fashion concept or business model
- Must address: Sustainability; Cultural relevance/diplomacy; Feasibility in current market conditions
- Evaluation criteria: Innovation; Ethical integrity; Practicality; Presentation
About the Partners
Ferrari Fashion School (Milan)
Ferrari Fashion School is a Milan-based institution specializing in fashion design, business and creative industries education, with close links to the Italian fashion ecosystem.
Ureka Education Group
Ureka Education Group delivers educational programmes and international learning experiences, supporting skills development and cross-cultural exchange.